Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigates mysterious sores on rainbow trout in Eagle County, suspecting stress and bacterial infections.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigates mysterious sores on rainbow trout in Eagle County, suspected to be caused by stress and bacterial infections. The weakened immune systems of rainbow trout after mating may contribute to the issue, as urbanization leads to more bacterial infections due to affected runoff. Fishing closures may be implemented during summer to allow for rainbow trout population recovery.

July 13, 2024
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